Grazing and Pasture Technical Assistance Provider

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking a Grazing and Pasture Technical Assistance Provider to support farmers in Vermont with grazing system development and pasture management.

The role involves teaching grazing planning, supporting conservation goals, managing data, and assisting with grant reporting. Occasional telework may be possible with field visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to agriculture and/or environmental stewardship with 2-4 years of direct farmer engagement in grazing systems and grazing plan development.
• Experience with a wide range of pastured livestock and knowledge of grazing and pasture work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to farmers to improve grazing systems and pasturing of livestock.
• Teach farmers to develop grazing systems and grazing management plans.
• Manage data and assist in analysis and grant reporting.

Skills

Grazing management

Pastured livestock experience

Data analysis

Grant reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or environmental stewardship

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Grazing and Pasture Technical Assistance Provider

Posting Summary

Provide technical assistance to farmers to improve grazing systems and pasturing of livestock. Teach farmers to develop grazing systems and create grazing management plans. Work with relevant farmers to incorporate conservation strategies to improve water quality, soil health, and generally enhance the pastures for farms incorporating all species of livestock. Manage data and assist in analysis and grant reporting. Confident ability to address a range of concerns related to grazing and pasture-based agriculture.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor's Degree in a field related to agriculture and/or environmental stewardship and 2-4 years of experience working directly with farmers on the development of grazing systems and writing grazing plans; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be skilled with a wide range of pastured livestock. Knowledge of agriculture with particular experience in grazing and pasture work.

Desirable Qualifications

Candidates with a Master's degree in a related field and Experience with applied research and key funders and stakeholders in Vermont agriculture, particularly those engaged in grazing and pasture work (VAAFM, NRCS, Conservation Districts, etc.) will be competitive in this search.

Anticipated Pay Range

$54,000 - $60,000

Other Information

Position is stationed in Middlebury but telework may be an option, in conjunction with field work.

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Middlebury, Vermont, United States

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled

Department

Ext - Sustainable Agricltr Ctr/50026

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12